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Brittingham Earns LSWA All-Louisiana Second Team Honors

April 21, 2026

LSU Shreveport men’s basketball senior forward Hayden Brittingham has been named to the 2026 Louisiana Sports Writers Association (LSWA) All-Louisiana Second Team, adding another postseason honor to his standout campaign.

Blankenship Named LABC Louisiana Small College Coach of the Year

April 16, 2026

Louisiana State University Shreveport head men’s basketball coach Kyle Blankenship has been named the Louisiana Association of Basketball Coaches Louisiana Small College Coach of the Year, recognizing an amazing 2025–26 season for the Pilots.

LSUS Standout Hayden Brittingham Earns LABC Player of the Year Honors

April 15, 2026

LSU Shreveport men’s basketball senior forward Hayden Brittingham has been named the 2026 LABC Louisiana Small College Player of the Year, adding another major honor to one of his most decorated seasons.

Brittingham Named to 2025–26 NAIA All-America Team

March 31, 2026

LSU Shreveport men’s basketball standout Hayden Brittingham has been named to the 2025–26 NAIA All-America Team, as announced by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, following a dominant senior campaign.

Brittingham Headlines First Team, Wallace Earns All-America Nod for LSUS

March 30, 2026

LSU Shreveport placed two of its top performers on the national stage as Hayden Brittingham and Khi Wallace earned National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics All-America honors following the 2025–26 season.

Wallace, Brittingham Earn Inaugural NAIA All-Region Honors

March 28, 2026

LSU Shreveport men’s basketball standouts Khi Wallace and Hayden Brittingham have been named to the inaugural National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics All-Region Team (South Region), recognizing the duo’s dominant performances throughout the 2025–26 season.

Pilots’ Season Ends in Round of 16 Thriller Against Ave Maria

March 21, 2026

LSU Shreveport men’s basketball saw its 2025-26 season come to a close in a hard-fought battle Friday afternoon, falling to Ave Maria University, 102-98, in the Round of 16 of the NAIA Men’s Basketball National Championship Tournament.

Kansas City Clash: Pilots Ready for Round of 16 Battle with Gyrenes

March 18, 2026

The Pilots return to the national spotlight for the 23rd time and eighth consecutive season, set to square off with Ave Maria University in the Round of 16 on Friday, March 20, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.

Pilots Advance in NAIA Tournament with 94-88 Win Over Tougaloo

March 14, 2026

LSU Shreveport used a balanced offensive effort and a strong first half to defeat Tougaloo College, 94-88, in the First Round of the NAIA Men’s Basketball Tournament on Thursday night at The Dock.

LSU Shreveport Defeats Texas Wesleyan, 70-66, to Advance to NAIA Round of 16

March 14, 2026

LSU Shreveport men's basketball punched its ticket to the final site of the NAIA Men’s Basketball Championship with a 70-66 victory over Texas Wesleyan University in the Second Round on Saturday night.

No. 2 Seeded LSUS Set to Face Tougaloo in NAIA First Round Friday Night

March 11, 2026

No. 13 LSU Shreveport will open postseason play Friday night as the Pilots host Tougaloo College in the First Round of the 2026 NAIA Men’s Basketball National Championship – Shreveport Bracket at The Dock.

Tailgate, festivities accompany LSUS men’s basketball first ever national tournament home game Friday

March 09, 2026

The LSU Shreveport men’s basketball team holds one of the longest consecutive national tournament appearance streaks at any collegiate level as the Pilots make their 22nd straight NAIA national tournament field. But this year is different as LSUS will be first- and second-round host for the first time in program history.

Four Teams, One Ticket to Kansas City: LSUS Hosts NAIA First and Second Rounds

March 05, 2026

The field is set for the 2026 NAIA Men’s Basketball First and Second Round – Shreveport Bracket, as No. 2 seed LSU Shreveport will host Morningside University, Texas Wesleyan University, and Tougaloo College on March 13–14 at The Dock on the campus of LSUS.

LSU Shreveport Selected as Host Site for 2026 NAIA Men’s Basketball National Championship First & Second Round